Drone Pilot/Robotics Maintenance Technician

Position

The Robotics Maintenance Technician (RMT) will play a crucial role on the Client Operations Team, maintaining Asylon’s fleet of robotic systems. As part of the Client Operations Team, the RMT assists in driving operational excellence by driving best-in-class quality, safety, and system performance. This role will be responsible for troubleshooting the current fleet of robots, evaluating areas to make improvements, program and repair operations, develop procedure manuals, maintain records of changes, and train new field pilots. The RMT will also assist in implementing upgrades on existing systems and maintain an inventory of equipment to service the fleet. The RMT is responsible for deploying and operationalizing equipment at new client sites.

As Asylon continues to expand efforts with the Department of Defense (DoD), the RMT also plays a critical role in ensuring the highest levels of service for our DoD clients. The RMT may be expected to participate in DoD-related exercises, tests, and demonstrations. The RMT may be expected to travel to military bases to maintain and/or operate Asylon equipment for extended periods, potentially spanning multiple months.

Primary duties include:

• Serve as a system expert of Asylon’s robotic systems, including all mechanical, software, and electrical subsystems.
• Train new personnel per FAA and Company requirements.
• Ensure system upkeep and maintenance of the current fleet of robotic systems.
• Assist in driving equipment uptime by quickly and efficiently resolving technical issues.
• Ensure safety commitments are maintained at the federal, business, and client level.
• Fulfill a rotating on-call support schedule.
• Support maintenance actions outside of normal business hours, as required.
• Support continuous operation by adjusting, calibrating, repairing, replacing, or modifying system components.
• Perform periodic system inspections within expected durations on all equipment and thoroughly documents all actions and repairs.
• Assist in the creation of maintenance documentation for all Asylon equipment.
• Conduct post-mission analysis of system logs.
• Coordinate with engineering team on system performance and upgrades.
• Coordinate FAA flight authorizations.
• Ensure documentation is up to date with any new standards and modifications.
• Communicate effectively any production-impacting problems and suggested actions, including approximate time required for corrective and emergency maintenance to required team members.
• Play an integral role in the Safety Review Board, assisting in investigating safety occurrences in the field.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies.
• Execute equipment installation, repairs, routine maintenance, and modifications at client sites.
• Fulfill various field roles to support Asylon Operations and Engineering teams, as required.
• Travel, up to 80% of the time.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Must be able to work in a dynamic environment and change course based on immediate business needs
• At least 1 year of experience with mechanical automation systems or education/training equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience with uncrewed aerial systems (UAS)
• Ability to work independent of supervisor following procedures and manuals
• Can independently troubleshoot and solve problems
• Demonstrates commitment and ability to work safely
• A high sense of urgency
• Proficiency with power tools
• Current Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
• Non DJI RC experience

Preferred Experience:

• 3-5 years professional experience with UAS
• Military / Security Forces experience
• Soldering experience
• ArduPilot experience
• People skills

Asylon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job related qualifications and abilities. At Asylon we have a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on qualifications, merit, and business need alone.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Answer only "yes" or "no". Are you a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• FAA Part 107 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Norristown, PA 19401 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Norristown, PA 19401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person